Community Social Worker

Salary and grade £43,777- £48,091
- Grade 9 Senior Social Worker - including £3,000 market supplement or; £38,280- £41,777
- Grade 8 Social Worker including newly qualified workers - including £1,000 supplement

We are currently seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team as a Community Social Worker within the Complex Disability Team. This pan-disability team provides support to individuals who have complex needs, including learning and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and those who are neurodivergent. Our primary aim is to support individuals in achieving their personal outcomes, whilst carefully considering both their health and social care requirements.

Upon joining our team, you will receive a warm welcome from colleagues who are committed to supporting one another, recognising the challenges that can come with the profession. Our team culture is built on regular supervision and team meetings, ensuring everyone feels supported and informed. We also hold ongoing practice development sessions and case mapping exercises, led by our Consultant Social Worker.

This collaborative and continuous approach to learning has been highly valued by team members, allowing us to continually build on our knowledge and skills for the benefit of the individuals we support.

As a Community Social Worker within the Complex Disability Team, you will deliver community‑based social work support to adults with disabilities, ensuring their needs, outcomes and aspirations are at the centre of all intervention. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and progression in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

• Carry out strengths‑based assessments, identifying outcomes with individuals and their support networks.
• Develop and review outcome‑focused care and support plans, ensuring access to community resources and services.
• Manage a caseload effectively, including complex cases where required.
• Work jointly with health, voluntary sector and multi‑agency partners, contributing to meetings and case conferences.
• Ensure timely and accurate record‑keeping compliance with legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote equality, uphold confidentiality, and maintain a safe working environment.
• (For experienced workers) Provide supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to students and less experienced staff.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, DipSW, or CQSW) and a passion for applying it where it matters most.
• Experience supporting individuals and families
  , whether gained in Adult Services, Children’s Services or both — with the ability to transfer your skills confidently into community disability practice.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills
  , enabling you to identify what really matters to individuals and build effective, outcome‑focused plans.
• Confidence in managing risk
  , making sound professional judgments and supporting people in a way that promotes independence and safety.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and relational — allowing you to build trust with individuals, families, and multi‑agency partners.
• A collaborative mindset
  , thriving in team environments and valuing shared problem‑solving.
• The ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
  , even when dealing with complex or fast‑paced situations.
• A commitment to continuous professional development
  , staying curious, reflective and eager to grow in your practice.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday…